entrepreneur
the US Small Business Administration has 10 steps to guide you through the process
Starting a business involves planning, making key financial decisions, and completing a series of legal activities. Click on the website link and scroll down to learn about each step.
More Info
entrepreneur
Learn about negotiation, understanding other people's perspectives, and developing resilience
Join Defy Colorado mentor and Founders Circle member Jason as he discusses three critical tools for human interaction with the Defy crew and several Defy graduates. Jason admits he's still screwing them up, so that's why it's really important to know these three things: how to negotiate, how to understand other people's incentives, and how to be resilient. These three skills will make for more effective outcomes in all relationships, personal and professional.
More Info
entrepreneur
great resource from the Colorado Office of Economic Opportunity and International Trade
Click on the website link to get started on your startup plan. The first step is their Small Business Resource Guide, an A-Z tutorial on how to start, grow or move a business to Colorado. You'll also be linked to the Small Business Navigator, which will walk you through the perplexing world of licenses, permits and other pertinent information to start or move your business to Colorado. Finally, they'll link you to the Nationally Accredited Colorado Small Business Development Center (COSBDC) Network. The COSBDC provides a variety of assistance to include free, confidential consulting to small business owners, as well as training programs at little or no cost at locations throughout the state. This resource is all about delivering personalized guidance to help you reach your goals, which is invaluable.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, re-entry
1580 Logan Street, Suite 740, Denver CO 80203
Denver Metro
Denver
Activate Workforce Solutions provides free help for adult men and women looking to get into a fulltime career path job. They partner with many types of employers, from health care to manufacturing to apprenticeships. It's a great organization to get the coaching you need to become the best employee you can be. The first step is to contact Activate for a 10-15 minutes pre-screen by phone. They also require six months of sobriety and recent consistent work experience.
More Info
employment, re-entry
1580 Logan Street, Suite 740, Denver CO 80203
Denver Metro
Denver
Activate Workforce Solutions provides free help for adult men and women looking to get into a fulltime career path job. They partner with many types of employers, from health care to manufacturing to apprenticeships. It's a great organization to get the coaching you need to become the best employee you can be. The first step is to contact Activate for a 10-15 minutes pre-screen by phone. They also require six months of sobriety and recent consistent work experience.
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2 N. Cascade Avenue, Suite 400, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Aerotek has jobs that start at $16/17 an hour in oil and gas and renewable power projects. They also many many different types of labor jobs, including electrical and construction, with some requiring no skill. If you’re interested in work in the solar industry, please call Arron Baca at 970-776-5267.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
5619 DTC Parkway, Suite 200, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Denver Metro
Greenwood Village
Aerotek has jobs that start at $16/17 an hour in oil and gas and renewable power projects. They also many many different types of labor jobs, including electrical and construction, with some requiring no skill. If you’re interested in work in the solar industry, please call Sam Carlson at 970-776-5232.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
5250 Hahns Peak Drive, Suite 100, Loveland, CO 80538
Northeast
Loveland
Aerotek has jobs that start at $16/17 an hour in oil and gas and renewable power projects. They also many many different types of labor jobs, including electrical and construction, with some requiring no skill. If you’re interested in work in the solar industry, please call Sam Carlson at 970-776-5232.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
11080 Circle Point Road, Suite160, Westminster, CO 80020
Denver Metro
Westminster
Aerotek has jobs that start at $16/17 an hour in oil and gas and renewable power projects. They also many many different types of labor jobs, including electrical and construction, with some requiring no skill. If you’re interested in work in the solar industry, please call Sam Carlson at 970-776-5232.
More Info
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, DVR
305 Murphy Dr Unit B, Alamosa CO 81101
Southwest
Alamosa
Don't overlook this type of help if you're getting out of jail or prison and looking for a job. Divison of Vocational Rehabilitation offices help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain a job. Their counselors will provide a range of services based on your employment needs and goals. They also help entrepreneurs who want to be self-employed. Click on the website link to learn more. Call for an intake appointment.
More Info
Alamosa Workforce Center
407 State Ave Suite C, Alamosa CO 81101
Southwest
Alamosa
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1850 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
Denver Metro
Denver
Allied Forces Temporary Services may be able to help you find a temporary job, whether it’s for one day or for the long haul. Jobs are typically in the industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, professional services and hospitality industries. Call the number for more information. The website also has current job listings.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
10600 E Colfax Avenue, Denver CO 80010
Denver Metro
Denver
Allied Forces Temporary Services may be able to help you find a temporary job, whether it’s for one day or for the long haul. Jobs are typically in the industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, professional services and hospitality industries. Call the number for more information. The website also has current job listings.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1554 West 70th Avenue, Denver CO 80221
Denver Metro
Denver
Allied Forces Temporary Services may be able to help you find a temporary job, whether it’s for one day or for the long haul. Jobs are typically in the industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, professional services and hospitality industries. Call the number for more information. The website also has current job listings.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
838 Coffman Street, Longmont CO 80501
Denver Metro
Longmont
Allied Forces Temporary Services may be able to help you find a temporary job, whether it’s for one day or for the long haul. Jobs are typically in the industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, professional services and hospitality industries. Call the number for more information. The website also has current job listings.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
8520 Washington Street, Suite N, Thornton CO 80229
Denver Metro
Thornton
Allied Forces Temporary Services may be able to help you find a temporary job, whether it’s for one day or for the long haul. Jobs are typically in the industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, construction, skilled trades, professional services and hospitality industries. Call the number for more information. The website also has current job listings.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
entrepreneur
Learn how to start your startup!
Defy Colorado mentor, board member, and all around great guy, Tom Wyman gives a peek behind the curtain of the life of an entrepreneur. Topics include: the experience of founding SketchUp, the selling of SketchUp to Google, learning to ask for help, imposter syndrome, and more.
More Info
entrepreneur
Part 2 explains more of the mechanics of starting a startup
Defy Colorado mentor, board member, and all around great guyTom Wyman shares wisdom on the process of starting a new business. Topics include: types of companies to start, common dos & don'ts, funding your start-up and more.
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3134 W Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Jobs with Apprentice Personnel include property management, construction, hospitality and catering, light industrial and manufacturing, institutional food and facilities services, clerical/administrative, restoration, non-clinical medical, government…and more. You can apply online through their website. Click on Job Seekers.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2121 S Birch Street, Denver, CO 80222
Denver Metro
Denver
Jobs with Apprentice Personnel include property management, construction, hospitality and catering, light industrial and manufacturing, institutional food and facilities services, clerical/administrative, restoration, non-clinical medical, government…and more. You can apply online through their website. Click on Job Seekers.
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
350 Interlocken Blvd, Suite 106, Broomfield CO 80021
Denver Metro
Broomfield
Ascend Staffing, formerly known as Intermountain Staffing, specializes in light industrial, clerical, and non-clinical hospital positions. Click on Job Seekers on the website to apply online and learn more.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1832 South Townsend Avenue, Montrose CO 81401
Southwest
Montrose
Ascend Staffing, formerly known as Intermountain Staffing, specializes in light industrial, clerical, and non-clinical hospital positions. Click on Job Seekers on the website to apply online and learn more.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2285 S Peoria St, Aurora CO 80014
Denver Metro
Aurora
Ascend Staffing, formerly known as Intermountain Staffing, specializes in light industrial, clerical, and non-clinical hospital positions. Click on Job Seekers on the website to apply online and learn more.
More Info
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
12510 E Iliff Ave. Suite 303, Aurora CO 80014
Denver Metro
Aurora
Don't overlook this type of help if you're getting out of jail or prison and looking for a job. Divison of Vocational Rehabilitation offices help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain a job. Their counselors will provide a range of services based on your employment needs and goals. They also help entrepreneurs who want to be self-employed. Click on the website link to learn more. Call for an intake appointment.
More Info
arapahoe county, arapahoe/Douglas Works, douglas county, Workforce Center
15400 E. 14th Place, Lower Level, Aurora CO 80011
Denver Metro
Aurora
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
10139 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010
Denver Metro
Aurora
AuroraWorks provides Colorado Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship courses that are federally recognized credentials. The trainings all include hands-on training, soft skills training, Moral-Recognition Therapy (fine tuning your thinking and how you think of yourself), and Parents on a Mission (become a better parent) training. The courses will prepare you for employment within the field of the courses. There may be costs associated with the program. If there are, there are scholarship opportunities. The courses available are:
• Pre-Apprenticeship Construction
• Construction Craft Laborer (Asphalt Apprenticeship)
• Leadership in Customer Service
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
10139 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora CO 80010
Denver Metro
Aurora
Through CommunityWorks, AuroraWorks provides career preparation & placement. Participants who complete their job seeker workshop are matched with an employment coach who provides individualized job search assistance to include resume preparation, e-mail setup if needed, interview coaching, job leads, and community referrals for housing, transportation, healthcare, counseling, childcare, food and other support services. In addition, they provide life skills assistance to help address other issues related to success--financial management, time management, conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills. Call or email through the website link to get started. Click on the pdf to learn more!
More Info
More Info
More Info
disability, employment, training
333 West Bayaud Avenue, Denver CO 80223
Denver Metro
Denver
Bayaud Enterprises helps people seeking employment, struggling with homelessness, and people with disabilities. They have a Career Center that helps with computer skills, job search and placement help, opportunities for short-term employment, and more. When you call, you'll be set up with an intake appointment to talk about the programs and services they provide.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center (Black Hawk office)
2960 Dory Hill Rd. Suite 100, Black Hawk CO 80403
Denver Metro
Black Hawk
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
boulder county workforce center, Workforce Boulder County (Boulder office)
5755 Central Ave., Boulder CO 80301
Denver Metro
Boulder
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Broomfield county workforce center
100 Spader Way, Broomfield CO 80020
Denver Metro
Broomfield
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
entrepreneur
Learn how to make an online presentation about your business (pitch deck)
Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason demonstrates the value of an accurate, attractive, and convincing pitch deck. Topics include: a pitch deck that needs no explanation, the value of eye candy, demonstrating your magic and more.
More Info
burlington county workforce center
1457 Martin Ave., Burlington CO 80807
Northeast
Burlington
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Canon City, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
3224 Independence Rd, Cañon City CO 81212
Southwest
Cañon City
Don't overlook this type of help if you're getting out of jail or prison and looking for a job. Divison of Vocational Rehabilitation offices help people with disabilities prepare for, obtain, advance in, and maintain a job. Their counselors will provide a range of services based on your employment needs and goals. They also help entrepreneurs who want to be self-employed. Click on the website link to learn more. Call for an intake appointment.
More Info
Cañon City Workforce Center
3224 Independence Road, Cañon City CO 81212
Southwest
Cañon City
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
1638 Park Street, Castle Rock CO 80109
Southeast
Castle Rock
Through CommunityWorks, CastleRockWorks provides career preparation & placement. Participants who complete their job seeker workshop are matched with an employment coach who provides individualized job search assistance to include resume preparation, e-mail setup if needed, interview coaching, job leads, and community referrals for housing, transportation, healthcare, counseling, childcare, food and other support services. In addition, they provide life skills assistance to help address other issues related to success--financial management, time management, conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills. Call or email through the website link to get started. Click on the pdf to learn more!
More Info
employment, re-entry
940 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Denver Metro
Denver
The Colorado Department of Corrections has a Community Re-entry Center that provides help preparing for and finding a job. The Center is for people on parole only. Ask your parole officer or the Community Reentry Specialist for a referral to the Employment and Training Navigator with the Center. This person can connect you to jobs and apprenticeship opportunities.
More Info
More Info
entrepreneur financing
1450 S Havana Street, Suite 620, Aurora CO 80012
Denver Metro
Aurora
CEDS provides loans (up to $50,000) for people in underserved communities who are starting or growing their business. The nonprofit organization also provides business consulting services and helps applicants prepare their loan application. Call or walk in to learn more.
More Info
6974 South Lima Street, Centennial CO 80112
Denver Metro
Centennial
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3532 Franklin Street, Suite S, Denver, CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
CEO works to reduce recidivism and increase employment. They provide people returning home from incarceration immediate paid employment, skills training, and ongoing career support. To offer work experience, CEO operates transitional work crews that provide indoor/outdoor maintenance and neighborhood beautification services. In addition to work and daily pay, CEO provides wraparound vocational support services: on days you are not working, you'll receive job coaching to find full-time employment. Once you're in a full-time position, CEO continues working with you for a year to ensure you have the support you need to grow in your career.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
888 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 110, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Southeast
Colorado Springs
CEO works to reduce recidivism and increase employment. They provide people returning home from incarceration immediate paid employment, skills training, and ongoing career support. To offer work experience, CEO operates transitional work crews that provide indoor/outdoor maintenance and neighborhood beautification services. In addition to work and daily pay, CEO provides wraparound vocational support services: on days you are not working, you'll receive job coaching to find full-time employment. Once you're in a full-time position, CEO continues working with you for a year to ensure you have the support you need to grow in your career.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
888 Garden of the Gods Road, Suite 110, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Southeast
Colorado Springs
CEO works to reduce recidivism and increase employment. They provide people returning home from incarceration immediate paid employment, skills training, and ongoing career support. To offer work experience, CEO operates transitional work crews that provide indoor/outdoor maintenance and neighborhood beautification services. In addition to work and daily pay, CEO provides wraparound vocational support services: on days you are not working, you'll receive job coaching to find full-time employment. Once you're in a full-time position, CEO continues working with you for a year to ensure you have the support you need to grow in your career.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3532 Franklin Street, Suite S, Denver, CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
CEO works to reduce recidivism and increase employment. They provide people returning home from incarceration immediate paid employment, skills training, and ongoing career support. To offer work experience, CEO operates transitional work crews that provide indoor/outdoor maintenance and neighborhood beautification services. In addition to work and daily pay, CEO provides wraparound vocational support services: on days you are not working, you'll receive job coaching to find full-time employment. Once you're in a full-time position, CEO continues working with you for a year to ensure you have the support you need to grow in your career.
More Info
employment, training
1175 Osage Street, Suite 300, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
CWEE provides an integrated education and employment program for the busy adult. CWEE’s program includes comprehensive services to help people gain and sustain quality employment long-term. CWEE’s instructors focus on retaining participants and advancing them from one phase to the next. At CWEE you will be assigned to a designated team of professionals who will help you access resources, training and career exploration opportunities and skills to be competitive in today’s job market. CWEE’s classes are available 24/7 and include 1:1 career coaching. If needed, access to technology is provided. CWEE’s program is self-paced and people complete between 6-12 weeks. CWEE works with more than 150 employers and our network becomes your network. Interested in learning more, visit our website (www.cwee.org) or call us at 303.892.8444.
More Info
More Info
More Info
job preparation, Life skills, parenting program, transitional housing, WAGEES re-entry
1602 S Wahsatch Ave, Colorado Springs CO 80905
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Christlife Ministries provides transitional housing, parenting program, job preparation, and life skills for people in the Colorado Springs area. Christlife Ministries is a WAGEES re-entry provider for people leaving prison in Colorado.
More Info
job preparation, Life skills, parenting program, transitional housing, WAGEES re-entry
2415 Lake Avenue, Pueblo CO 81004
Southeast
Pueblo
Christlife Ministries provides transitional housing, parenting program, job preparation, and life skills for people in the Pueblo area. Christlife Ministries is a WAGEES re-entry provider for people leaving prison in Colorado.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship
Statewide
Start here to find information about every apprenticeship training opportunity registered with Colorado. This directory is huge, so you can start by sorting it by occupation name, county, or industry (the three boxes at the top of the list). This will help you to look at what's available in your county, or by the name of the occupation, and so forth.
The program name is the sponsor for the training. Click on the website listed to learn more. A sponsor can be a company, and it could also be a community college.
If you find it confusing to figure out apprenticeship training for the career you want, go to your local Workforce Center. There are 54 in Colorado, and they're listed in the Jobs section on Remerg.com. Folks at the Workforce Centers are great sources of information about apprenticeships. Their help is free.
More Info
apprenticeship, training
445 W. 53rd Place, Denver CO 80216
Denver Metro
Denver
Colorado Homebuilding Academy provides construction skills boot camps that you can complete in one month (four days a week) or in two months (two nights a week). The training is free if you are committeed to getting a career in construction. Most of the training is hands-on in the learning lab, and they provide connections to a career in the construction field after you finish the boot camp. CHA also has a two-week concrete training boot camp, AND a one-year construction management course where you can earn credits from Community College of Aurora. Click on the Get Started button on their website to learn about information sessions. You can also sign up for their reminders about classes. COVID-19 UPDATE: Services are by phone with no walk-ins. Virtual classes are held on Tuesdays.
More Info
Pikes Peak Workforce Center (Colorado Springs main office)
1049 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs CO 80909
open by appointment
Southeast
Colorado Springs
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space. You must register online for an appointment. You may also call the customer service number below for help.
More Info
Pikes Peak Workforce Center (Colorado Springs main office)
1675 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs CO 80907
open by appointment
Southeast
Colorado Springs
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
10800 E Bethany Drive, Suite 185, Aurora CO 80014
Denver Metro
Aurora
Colorado Staffing Solutions has jobs in hospitality, clerical, manufacturing, general labor, and more. Stop by their office in Aurora or apply online to get started and schedule an interview.
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
3750 Astrozon Blvd, Suite 120, Colorado Springs CO 80910
Southeast
Colorado Springs
ColoradoSpringsWorks provides Colorado Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship courses that are federally recognized credentials. The trainings all include hands-on training, soft skills training, Moral-Recognition Therapy (fine tuning your thinking and how you think of yourself), and Parents on a Mission (become a better parent) training. The courses will prepare you for employment within the field of the courses. There may be costs associated with the program. If there are, there are scholarship opportunities. The courses available are:
• Pre-Apprenticeship Construction
• Construction Craft Laborer (Asphalt Apprenticeship)
• Tattoo Apprenticeship
• Tree Removal Apprenticeship
• Restaurant Apprenticeship
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
3750 Astrozon Blvd, Suite 120, Colorado Springs CO 80910
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Through CommunityWorks, ColoradoSpringsWorks provides career preparation & placement. Participants who complete their job seeker workshop are matched with an employment coach who provides individualized job search assistance to include resume preparation, e-mail setup if needed, interview coaching, job leads, and community referrals for housing, transportation, healthcare, counseling, childcare, food and other support services. In addition, they provide life skills assistance to help address other issues related to success--financial management, time management, conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills. Call or email through the website link to get started. Click on the pdf to learn more!
More Info
More Info
jobs
Statewide
Connecting Colorado is a free website run by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment that lists jobs. You can register with them and upload your resume. You can also click on the button that says "Why Register With Us" and do a quick job search by type of job and city. Pikes Peak Workforce Center made a video that explains how to use Connecting Colorado.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
12445 East 39th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver CO 80239
Denver Metro
Denver
Connections Training and Staffing provides jobs that can last a few days to several months. Positions include administrative and clerical, construction, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, technology, warehousing, and more. Get started on the website with an application, which is in both English and Spanish.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
8700 Grant Street, Suite 100, Thornton, CO 80229
Denver Metro
Thorton
Connections Training and Staffing provides jobs that can last a few days to several months. Positions include administrative and clerical, construction, customer service, manufacturing, skilled trades, technology, warehousing, and more. Get started on the website with an application, which is in both English and Spanish.
More Info
pre-apprenticeship, training
Central 70 Career Training & Resource Center, 3600 East 46th Avenue, Denver CO 80216
Denver Metro
Denver
Construction Careers Now is a no-cost 4 week pre-apprenticeship program offering OSHA 10 training and hands-on training in a variety of skilled trades and career paths. No experience is necessary and classes are offered monthly and run for four weeks, Mon-Thurs, 5-8pm and each cohort ends with a large scale hiring fair. The last class offered in 2019 starts on October 14th. New classes start in January at a new location. Call or click on the website to enroll and learn more.
More Info
Cortez Workforce Center
2208 E. Main Street, Cortez CO 81321
Southwest
Cortez
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Craig Workforce Center
480 Barclay, Craig CO 81625
Northwest
Craig
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Pikes Peak Workforce Center (Cripple Creek office)
166 E. Bennett Avenue, Aspen Mine Center, Cripple Creek CO 80813
open by appointment
Southeast
Cripple Creek
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
credentials, employment, training
3050 Richard Allen Court, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
CrossPurpose provides a free six-month course to help you design and advance in a career. You'll have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized credential in the medical field (medical assisting, medical admin, CNA, medical billing and coding), IT, finance, or construction and the trades. You'll also learn about interviews, writing resumes, developing professional skills, and more. Call to get started, or you can now apply online using their website!
More Info
training
1860 Lincoln Street, Denver CO 80203
Denver Metro
Denver
Emily Griffith's Culinary Quick Start program is located at Emily Griffith Technical College's main campus in Denver. They provide a free online three-week culinary training program that includes a hiring fair and connections to hundreds of employers. No experience is needed to get started. See website for more information, including the training schedule and online application. You can also earn a SERVSAFE certification during the training.
More Info
More Info
Delta Workforce Center
206 Ute Street, Delta CO 81416
Southwest
Delta
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Denver Workforce Center at DIA
8500 Pena Blvd, Denver CO 80249
Denver Metro
Denver
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Denver Workforce Center at Montbello
4685 Peoria Street Suite 241, Denver CO 80239
Denver Metro
Denver
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Denver Workforce Center at Westside
1200 Federal Blvd., Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
929 29th Street, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
DenverWorks provides Colorado Department of Labor approved pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship courses that are federally recognized credentials. The trainings all include hands-on training, soft skills training, Moral-Recognition Therapy (fine tuning your thinking and how you think of yourself), and Parents on a Mission (become a better parent) training. The courses will prepare you for employment within the field of the courses. There may be costs associated with the program. If there are, there are scholarship opportunities. The courses available are:
• Pre-Apprenticeship Construction
• Construction Craft Laborer (Asphalt Apprenticeship)
• Leadership in Customer Service
More Info
clothing, jobs, training, WAGEES
929 29th Street, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
Through CommunityWorks, DenverWorks provides career preparation & placement. Participants who complete their job seeker workshop are matched with an employment coach who provides individualized job search assistance to include resume preparation, e-mail setup if needed, interview coaching, job leads, and community referrals for housing, transportation, healthcare, counseling, childcare, food and other support services. In addition, they provide life skills assistance to help address other issues related to success--financial management, time management, conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, reconciliation, and interpersonal communication skills. Call or email through the website link to get started. Click on the pdf to learn more!
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1600 Broadway, Suite 1600, Denver CO 80202
Denver Metro
Denver
Diamont Standard Events Specializes in concerts, festivals, and special events. They're always looking for staff, so it's a great way to pick up work in the Denver metro area. Click on Contractors on their website, and you can apply online to get started.
More Info
More Info
disability, employment, training
varies by location-see website link
Statewide
The Division of Vocational Rehabilitation could be an option for you with your job search. They help job seekers with a disability prepare for and maintain employment and can provide a number of different services to help you connect with an employment goal. In order to qualify for their services, you need to have a physical, mental, or learning disability that's been documented, the disability creates problems for you with getting or keeping a job, and you're going to be able to work successfully after you receive their help. Click on the website for a list of all of the DVR offices--there are 26 across Colorado! Then contact the DVR closest to where you live and call to make an appointment.
More Info
More Info
More Info
professional clothing, shoes
2425 S Colorado Blvd, #200 Denver CO 80222
Denver Metro
Denver
From head to toe, Dress for Success can outfit you to look your best! Dress for Success--Denver provides professional clothing at no cost to women who are seeking economic independence. If you need clothing for a job interview, you'll need to be referred by a parole officer, re-entry specialist, probation officer, or community organization (see Community Organizations in the Jobs section for a long list). If you already have a job and need clothing, you may call the office directly to arrange a time to come in. This is also a great opportunity for people who self-identify as female (including those who still display as masculine) to get help with professional clothing.
More Info
More Info
Durango Workforce Center
331 S. Camino Del Rio, Suite C, Durango CO 81303
Southwest
Durango
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Edwards Workforce Center
69 Edwards Access Road, #11B, Edwards CO 81632
Northwest
Edwards
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
If you're asking people for something, you need to know how
What is effective communication? Mary, who's one of Defy's mentors, explains what effective communication is and how to improve your ability to talk to other people. These tips are helpful for entrepreneurs preparing for pitch competition as well as in everyday life.
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
5511 West 56th Ave, Unit 150, Arvada, CO 80002
Denver Metro
Arvada
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
14097 East Exposition Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
Denver Metro
Aurora
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
275-C Pavilions Place, Brighton CO 80601
Denver Metro
Brighton
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3366 Templeton Gap Road, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
65 Mercado Street, Suite 115, Durango CO 81301
Southwest
Durango
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1414 E Harmony Road, Suite 5, Fort Collins CO 80525
Northeast
Fort Collins
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
359 Main Street, Suite 5, Grand Junction CO 81501
Northwest
Grand Junction
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3510B West 10th Street, Greeley CO 80634
Northeast
Greeley
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1020 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite B, Longmont CO 80501
Denver Metro
Longmont
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2305 South Townsend Avenue, Unit B, Montrose CO 81401
Southwest
Montrose
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1000 West 6th Street, Suite R, Pueblo CO 81003
Southeast
Pueblo
Elwood Staffing has several locations in Colorado. Click on the website link and then click on the city where you're looking for a job. Then click on View Jobs and you'll see a list of positions they're looking to fill in that city.
More Info
entrepreneur
Learn to write emails that successfully introduce your business--and much more!
Learn from a pro! Email marketing extraordinaire Katie gives several lessons in email structure and etiquette. Topics include: understanding your recipient, composing winning subject lines, landing interviews through email, authoring time saving templates, and more.
More Info
More Info
apprenticeship
Statewide
Emily Griffith Technical College provides the classes and credits you need for apprenticeship training. They partner with organizations throughout Colorado. Not all apprenticeship opportunities are the same though. it's recommended that you call everyone providing an apprenticeship in your area of interest to find out more. Ask about the time commitment. Ask whether they cover the costs. Click on the website link for the most recent flyer from Emily Griffith. There are options all over the state!
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2460 W 26th Avenue, Suite 250C, Denver CO 80211
Denver Metro
Denver
Employment Solutions has four locations in Colorado. They say their opportunities come in a wide array of shapes and forms, but the bulk consists of full-time, long-term, temp-to-hire opportunities. Click on the website and then click on Employees. There is a drop-down menu for you to apply online.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3600 Mitchell Drive, Suite 50C, Fort Collins CO 80525
Northeast
Fort Collins
Employment Solutions has four locations in Colorado. They say their opportunities come in a wide array of shapes and forms, but the bulk consists of full-time, long-term, temp-to-hire opportunities. Click on the website and then click on Employees. There is a drop-down menu for you to apply online.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
4673 West 20th Street, #A Greeley CO 80631
Northeast
Greeley
Employment Solutions has four locations in Colorado. They say their opportunities come in a wide array of shapes and forms, but the bulk consists of full-time, long-term, temp-to-hire opportunities. Click on the website and then click on Employees. There is a drop-down menu for you to apply online.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
205 Ken Pratt Blvd, Suite 110 Longmont, CO 80501
Denver Metro
Longmont
Employment Solutions has four locations in Colorado. They say their opportunities come in a wide array of shapes and forms, but the bulk consists of full-time, long-term, temp-to-hire opportunities. Click on the website and then click on Employees. There is a drop-down menu for you to apply online.
More Info
education, employment, health, HIV-AIDs, housing, WAGEES re-entry
1600 York St, Denver CO 80206
Denver Metro
Denver
Empowerment Program provides education, employment assistance, health, housing referrals, and support services for women who are in disadvantaged positions due to incarceration, poverty, homelessness, HIV/AIDS infection, and/or involvement in the criminal justice system. Call to make an appointment for their orientation which is held every Wednesday at 1:30pm. All services are free. LGBTQ friendly. Safety, support, trauma-informed help, relapse prevention, peer educators: they're all at Empowerment. EP is also a WAGEES grant provider of re-entry services for women coming out of prison.
More Info
More Info
3721 Evergreen Parkway, Suite 6, Evergreen CO 80439
Denver Metro
Evergreen
Evergreen Christian Outreach, known as EChO, provides basic services to help people become self-sufficient. Their job center provides employment connections and referrals, job training, and more. The area served includes Evergreen, Kittredge, Idledale, Lookout Mountain, Genessee, Indian Hills, Morrison foothills, and 285 west of C-470 up to and including Conifer. Located inside the Resale Shop at the Evergreen North Shopping Center, upstairs in suite 6. They also have a community organization that helps with food and other needs at 27640 Highway 74 in Evergreen. See Community Agencies under Essentials on Remerg.com for the listing.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
9351 Grant Street, Suite 570, Denver CO 80229
Denver Metro
Denver
Excel Personnel currently has over 100 job openings, including order fillers, customer service reps, and packagers. Check out their website under Search Jobs. You can apply online as well as set up an interview appointment.
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
4301 Gaylord Street, Denver CO 80216
Denver Metro
Denver
First Choice Staffing provides temporary and permanent staff in hospitality, event staff, janitorial, facility maintenance, hospital services, food services, and more. Click on the website and Contact Us to send a message and ask about a job. Open positions are also listed on their website.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (Fort Collins office)
200 W. Oak Street, Suite 5000, Fort Collins CO 80522
Northeast
Fort Collins
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Employment Services of Weld County (Fort Lupton)
2950 9th Street, Fort Lupton CO 80621
Northeast
Fort Lupton
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Fort Morgan Workforce Center
426 Ensign Street, Fort Morgan CO 80701
Northeast
Fort Morgan
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Frisco Workforce Center
602 Galena Street, Frisco CO 80443
Northwest
Frisco
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
apprenticeship, CDL
7009 South Potomac, Suite 110, Centennial CO 80112
Denver Metro
Centennial
Get On Your Feet (GOYF) is a new re-entry program in the Denver area. They provide job readiness life skills for formerly incarcerated people who want to get into the CDL, construction, or tech fields. Call the number to apply and learn more.
More Info
Glenwood Springs Workforce Center
401 23rd Street, Suite 300, Glenwood Springs CO 8160
Northwest
Glenwood Springs
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center (Golden office)
Laramie Building, 3500 Illinois Street, Golden CO 80401
Denver Metro
Golden
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
employment, training
7797 E 36th Avenue, Denver CO 80238
Denver Metro
Denver
Goodwill's Career Connections Center is located inside the Goodwill store in Stapleton. They provide employment services and training, career counseling, an open computer lab, and more. Click on the website and then click to see the class schedule.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1460 Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Goodwill Staffing specializes in providing health care, industrial, clerical and management employees to a wide variety of industries. They work with agencies in the Springs area, including Monument and Fountain. Look on the website under Job Seekers for opportunities and an application.
More Info
Mesa County Workforce Center
512 29 1/2 Road, Grand Junction CO 81504
Northwest
Grand Junction
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Employment Services of Weld County - Greeley
315 North 11th Avenue, Building B, Greeley CO 80631
Northeast
Greeley
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
apprenticeship, solar
4845 Oakland Street, Denver CO 80239
Denver Metro
Denver
Interested in a solar energy career? Call GRID Alternatives! They provide a 5-week Installation Basics Training (IBT200) with a stipend upon completion. Register online. Call or email to get started. Click on the video to learn about solar training. Click on the pdf link to learn about the great opportunity GRID provides. Even though this class is getting started August 17th, their flyer explains it all.
More Info
Gunnison Workforce Center
109 E. Georgia, Gunnison CO 81230
Southwest
Gunnison
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Colorado Springs, employment, job preparation
14 West Bijou Street, Colorado Springs CO 80903
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Catholic Charities of Central Colorado provides Hanifen Employment Center (HEC), where you can get help with job skills, career counseling, interview skills, and more. They also teach you how to use a computer, type, build a resume, and save money. HEC has relationships with area businesses and apprentice programs.
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, housing, re-entry, WAGEES
242 Conifer St, Fort Collins, CO 80524
Northeast
Fort Collins
Homeward Alliance’s Re-entry Program is located inside The Murphy Center. As a WAGEES grant recipient, their Re-entry program provides employment services, resource navigation and housing connections to individuals exiting the Colorado Department of Corrections.
More Info
and familes, employment, re-entry, residential living for men, WAGEES, women
212 N. 3rd Street, Sterling CO 80751
Northeast
Sterling
Hope House of Sterling provides a safe and healthy haven for men, women, and families in northeast Colorado. Their Division Campus is for women and families and fully furnished. Their 3rd Street Campus is for single men and provides shared bedrooms with a shared kitchen and dining area. They are a WAGEES community partner and work with people coming out of DOC as well as with people on probation (and other situations on a case-by-case basis). Services include case management, connections to resources, classes, group therapy, faith-based services, life skills, and much more. You will need to fill out an application to be accepted. Call to learn more and to ask for an application.
More Info
raising money
Don't give away your business in order to raise what you need to start your business
In this 16-minute video, Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason introduces the concept of fundraising for your start-up. Topics include: investor types, acquiring capital without giving up control, defining profitability, and more.
More Info
entrepreneur
Learn the difference between an LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp, and more
Defy Colorado mentor and co-founder Jason covers the dos & don'ts of incorporating your start-up. Topics include: not becoming a risky sole-proprietor through inaction, differences between LLCs, S Corps, and C Corps, and why filing as an LLC is generally the best option for most small start-ups.
More Info
Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center (Idaho Springs office)
1531 Colorado Blvd., Idaho Springs CO 80452
Denver Metro
Idaho Springs
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
education, employment, entrepreneur, gang
5405 East 33rd Avenue, Denver CO 80207
Denver Metro
Denver
IEG provides programs in education, employment, and entrepreneurship. They can help you get out of a gang, make different choices, provide mentoring and help finding a job, improve your education, develop a career, become an entrepreneur, and more. Walk-ins are welcome.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment
Macintosh House 1324 10th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631
Northeast
Greeley
Jobs of Hope is a faith-based community organization that helps men gain the skills they need to get a job.
More Info
IT, reentry, training
4800 Baseline Road, E104 #386, Boulder CO 80303
Statewide
Boulder
Justice Reskill is a nonprofit organization that works to secure greater opportunity and long-term financial stability for the justice-involved community. Their free reskilling platform teaches both technical and essential skills to provide a new pathway towards lasting career success in the IT field. They believe in supporting people as their whole selves (rather than focusing on singular skills), which guides everything they do from their accessible learning platform and diverse speaker programming, to their vibrant network of support made of folks with similar lived experiences. They offer their programs in partnership with the Department of Corrections as well as many Colorado reentry community partners. If you would like to learn more, please email info@justicereskill.com or call the number listed below.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
Elbert County Workforce Center
75 Ute Ave., Kiowa CO 80117
Northeast
Kiowa
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
Denver Metro
KOBEYO App lets you pick the schedule and wage you need, then sends you job matches for full- and part-time jobs in restaurants, cafes, retirement homes, hospitals, and more. Click on the website to learn more and get links for the free app on Android and Apple phones.
More Info
More Info
More Info
La Junta Workforce Center
308 Santa Fe Ave., La Junta CO 81050
Southeast
La Junta
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
2828 N. Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs CO 80907
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Labor Finders can connect you to temporary employment. You can browse their jobs using their website and your location. Lots of certified flaggers and general laborer positions were available when we checked. August 2020 update: Website has been hacked and is temporarily down.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
616 S. Broadway, Denver CO 80209
Denver Metro
Denver
Labor Finders can connect you to temporary employment. You can browse their jobs using their website and your location. Lots of certified flaggers and general laborer positions were available when we checked. August update: Website has been hacked and is temporarily down.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
7033 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood CO 80214
Denver Metro
Lakewood
Labor Finders can connect you to temporary employment. You can browse their jobs using their website and your location. Lots of certified flaggers and general laborer positions were available when we checked. August update: Website has been hacked and is temporarily down.
More Info
Lamar Workforce Center
405 East Olive St., Lamar CO 81052
Southeast
Lamar
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
IT training
7222 Commerce Center Drive, #235, Colorado Springs CO 80919
Southeast
Colorado Springs
LeaderQuest provides 5 to 10 day courses and 3 to 6 week programs that combine traditional instruction and hands-on labs to prepare you for IT certification exams. All courses are taught by a live instructor and LeaderQuest covers the cost of one certification attempt per class. When your training is complete, their Career Services team will help you get hired.
More Info
IT training
6855 South Havana Street, Suite 230, Englewood CO 80112
Denver Metro
Denver
LeaderQuest provides 5 to 10 day courses and 3 to 6 week programs that combine traditional instruction and hands-on labs to prepare you for IT certification exams. All courses are taught by a live instructor and LeaderQuest covers the cost of one certification attempt per class. When your training is complete, their Career Services team will help you get hired. The classes aren't free, but Workforce Centers and VA programs can sometimes help with the cost. Call for more information.
More Info
Leadville Workforce Center
901 S. Highway 24, Room 219, Leadville CO 80461
Northwest
Leadville
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
case management, counseling, jobs, Life skills, mentoring, resource connections, WAGEES
1212 Mariposa Street, Denver, CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
Life-Line works with people of all ages who struggle with substance abuse and/or are transitioning out of gangs or incarceration. They provide counseling, mentoring, case management, pro-social activities, life skills, resource connections, career exploration and job readiness training. Life-Line is a WAGEES grant provider of re-entry help for people coming out of prison. They specialize in programs that support fatherhood, gang disengagement, substance abuse, and aggression replacement.
More Info
Limon Workforce Center
285 D Avenue, Limon CO 80828
Southeast
Limon
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
clothing bank, connections to medical and mental health care, emergency shelter, financial assistance, food pantry, housing assistance, transportation, WAGEES re-entry services
241 Justice Center Road, Canon City CO 81212
Southeast
Canon City
Loaves & Fishes Ministry in Fremont County provides a food pantry, clothing bank, emergency shelter, housing assistance, transportation, connections to medical and mental health care, and financial assistance. Loaves & Fishes is a WAGEES grant recipient and provides re-entry services for people leaving prison in Colorado. This includes help with employment.
More Info
More Info
boulder county workforce center, Workforce Boulder County (Longmont office)
515 Coffman Street, Longmont CO 80501
Denver Metro
Longmont
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development (Loveland office)
200 Peridot Avenue, #100, Loveland CO 80537
Northeast
Loveland
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Meeker Workforce Center
345 Market Street, Meeker CO 81641
Northwest
Meeker
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
employment, training
456 Bannock Street, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
MHCD has an employment program called 2Succeed in Employment that teaches recovering people professional skills and provides career assessments. You'll need to call the number to get enrolled through MHCD.
More Info
education, employment, entrepreneur, legal, taxes
345 S Grove Street, Denver CO 80219
Denver Metro
Denver
Mi Casa Resource Center believes in the potential of all people to achieve their educational, professional, and entrepreneurial goals. Mi Casa works with the Latino community, working families, and immigrants. They provide workplace skills training (including resume, cover letter, references,) financial literacy courses, legal clinic, mental health counseling, tax preparation, and education programs. Mi Casa also supports entrepreneurs, helping them explore, launch, and grow their business through bilingual consulting, in-depth training, and a variety of business-related workshops and resources.
More Info
More Info
apprenticeship, training
13280 E. Mississippi Ave., Aurora CO 80012
Denver Metro
Aurora
Mile High WorkShop offers transitional employment and training opportunities for people experiencing barriers to employment due to criminal backgrounds, incarceration and/or recovery from homelessness and addiction. They provide paid training, support, counseling, and referrals to resources, and help transitioning to your next job. They hold a hiring event every other Wednesday from 9-11am at the workshop. You can submit a form of interest online, but the best route is to come to the hiring event.
More Info
More Info
Monte Vista Workforce Center
2079 Sherman Avenue, Monte Vista CO 81144
Southwest
Monte Vista
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Montrose Workforce Center
504 North 1st St., Montrose CO 81401
Southwest
Montrose
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
benefits, food, jobs, utility assistance, Veterans
11030 Kitty Drive, Conifer CO 80433
Denver Metro
Conifer
Mountain Resource Center helps people in the Conifer area with a variety of help: emergency needs such as food and utility assistance, rent assistance, family education, benefits application, veterans support, workforce program, and referrals.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
409 ABC, Suite A, Aspen, CO 81611
Northwest
Aspen
Mountain Temp Services, Aspen office, has positions in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, office and administrative work, light industry (mechanics, warehousing, etc.), skilled and unskilled labor, maintenance, and experienced tradesmen (carpenters, construction foremen, masons, welders, etc.). Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
981 Cowen Drive, Suite E, Carbondale CO 81623
Northwest
Carbondale
Mountain Temp Services, Carbondale has positions in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, landscaping, office and administrative work, maintenance, ranching and light industry. They offer positions in skilled and unskilled labor, property maintenance, tradesmen (carpenters, construction foremen, masons, welders, etc.), housekeeping, laundry, and secretarial. Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
114 Village Place, Suite G-1, Dillon CO 80435
Northwest
Dillon
Mountain Temp Services Dillon office is continually recruiting experienced room attendants and housekeepers, general laborers, landscapers and carpenters. Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1423 Airport Road, Unit 6, Rifle CO 81650
Northwest
Rifle
Mountain Temp Services provides the Rifle community with employment opportunities in construction, landscaping, administrative services and the oil and gas industry. Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1815 Central Park Plaza, Unit #101B, Steamboat Springs CO 80478
Northwest
Steamboat Springs
Mountain Temp Services’ Steamboat Springs office has positions in the Steamboat Springs area in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, office and administrative work, light industry, maintenance, excavating, and landscaping. Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
41184 Hwy 6 & 24, Suite #150, Eagle Vail, CO 81620
Northwest
Vail
Mountain Temp Services’ Vail office has positions in the Vail and Eagle Valley area in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, office and administrative work, light industry, maintenance, excavating, and landscaping. Mountain Temp Services offers temporary, temp to perm, part time, and permanent placement for jobs. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1567 South Colorado Blvd, Denver CO 80222
Denver Metro
Denver
MTS Mobile Staffing Denver has positions for highly motivated, reliable and honest employees in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, landscaping, office and administrative work, light industry (mechanics, warehousing, etc.), skilled and unskilled labor, maintenance, and trades (carpenters, construction foremen, masons, welders, etc.). Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
4619 S Mason Street, Unit C5, Fort Collins CO 80525
Northeast
Fort Collins
MTS Mobile Staffing Fort Collins has positions for highly motivated, reliable and honest employees in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, landscaping, office and administrative work, light industry (mechanics, warehousing, etc.), skilled and unskilled labor, maintenance, and trades (carpenters, construction foremen, masons, welders, etc.). Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1716 N. Main Street, Suite C, Longmont CO 80501
Denver Metro
Longmont
MTS Mobile Staffing Longmont has positions in commercial and residential construction, hospitality, landscaping, office and administrative work, light industry (mechanics, warehousing, etc.), skilled and unskilled labor, maintenance, and trades (carpenters, construction foremen, masons, welders, etc.). Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1400 W 104th Avenue, Denver CO 80234
Denver Metro
Northglenn
MTS Mobile Staffing recenrly opened their Northglenn agency. They don't list the jobs they have but indicate they have them. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
15210 East 6th Avenue, #4, Aurora CO 80011
Denver Metro
Aurora
MTS Mobile Staffing Aurora has positions in general construction labor, skilled labor, landscape labor, irrigation technicians, maintenance, foremen, hotel and hospitality. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
7777 West 38th Avenue, Suite A128, Wheat Ridge CO 80033
Denver Metro
Wheat Ridge
MTS Mobile Staffing Wheat Ridge. Call field recruiter Waylon Shaw, who helps people with a criminal history with the job search, at 970-302-5047.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, housing
1567 Marion Street, Denver, CO 80218
Denver Metro
Denver
Open Door Ministries helps with employment services (job skill readiness, resumes, computer skills, interviewing skills) and referrals to services, transitional housing opportunities for men and women, and a Colorado Mental Wellness Network peer support specialist.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
5303 E Evans Ave #104, Denver CO 80222
Denver Metro
Denver
Perseverance Staffing has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis. Call or email them via their website.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Pueblo Workforce Center
212 W 3rd Street, Pueblo CO 81003
Southeast
Pueblo
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
basic needs, employment, food, housing, WAGEES
3176 S Peoria Court, Aurora CO 80014
Denver Metro
Aurora
Ready to Work--Aurora helps men and women who are homeless rebuild their lives. People in the program receive paid work, dormitory housing, and case management support. Ready to Work--Aurora is a Bridge House program.
More Info
basic needs, employment, food, housing, WAGEES
4747 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder CO 80305
Denver Metro
Boulder
Ready to Work--Boulder helps men and women who are homeless rebuild their lives. People in the program receive paid work, dormitory housing, and case management support. Ready to Work--Boulder is a Bridge House program.
More Info
More Info
More Info
rehash leads
More Info
More Info
apprenticeship
5575 Tejon Street, Denver CO 80221
Denver Metro
Denver
If you want to be an iron worker, contact the Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 847 office. The phone number is for business agent Dylan Dalton, who has jobs statewide and the sky’s the limit ($40/hour) if you can handle the physical labor. They don’t require a GED or driver’s license but you must have proven transportation other than public. Their unpaid 3-5 day Gladiator training lets you know how hard the job is. A paid apprenticeship starts at $17.50/hour, with an opportunity to earn $23-$25/hour after six months of apprenticeship if you’re successful and take classes.
More Info
Rifle Workforce Center
216 W. 3rd Street, Rifle CO 81650
Southwest
Rifle
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
124 E 4th Street Rifle, CO 81650
Northwest
Rifle
RifleWorks has positions for skilled construction professionals in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, prep & detail, painting, drywall and welding, in the oil fields, and for CDL Drivers. RifleWorks also has positions for unskilled labor and clerical and general office opportunities.
More Info
More Info
entrepreneur financing
1209 West 10th Avenue, Denver CO 80204
Get help launching your own business with Denver-based RMMFI
Denver Metro
Denver
The Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI) helps people transform into serious entrepreneurs through personal, business, and financial investments. RMMFI serves its entrepreneurs with both business development and lending services. Click on the website to learn more. Click on Re/Launch to take their Dream Survey to get started.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, resources, work clothing
1400 N. Williams Street (inside Althea Center), Denver CO 80218
Denver Metro
Denver
Saint Francis Center Employment Services works with individuals who are currently experiencing homelessness and those that are currently or previously justice involved. They address barriers to employment, providing comprehensive case management and workforce development. They also offer a rapid re-housing program, direct support, and transportation assistance. Guests are welcome to utilize their full service computer lab. All resources are available to guests once they have completed a one time orientation, held every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:00 am. Please call to get started.
More Info
IT training
Statewide
Salesforce provides free online IT training in a customer software platform used by many companies. Their training called Trailhead lets you learn at your own pace and earn certification. Watch the video to learn more.
More Info
Salida Workforce Center
448 E. 1st Street, Suite 201, Salida CO 81201
Southwest
Salida
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
addictions counseling, housing, jobs, mentoring, transportation, WAGEES
9722 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Denver Metro
Aurora
Second Chance Center provides formerly incarcerated people and their network with education, resources, and support to successfully re-enter the community and cultivate a rewarding life. Services provided include mentoring, cognitive restructuring, pre-release and post-release planning, housing connections, employment services, transportation, addiction counseling, relationship counseling, fitness training, food and clothing, and art therapy. COVID-19 UPDATE: As of June 2020, SCC staff are working staggered shifts. You'll find a list of SCC staff with phone numbers and email addresses on their Facebook page along with information about virtual meetings and more. If you are not already a client, call Sandra Larson at 720-297-6788 for an initial intake interview.
More Info
employment, training, women
3500 South Logan Street, Englewood CO 80113
Denver Metro
Englewood
Second Chances Denver helps women learn valuable job skills and receive life skills guidance and technology education from volunteer coaches and peer mentors. Their focus area includes Englewood, Sheridan, Littleton, and western Centennial. To get started, you must call the number below or email Claire at claire@secondchancesdenver.org. Their focus is women, especially single mothers and grandmothers.
More Info
apprenticeship program, food and clothing, health enrollment, HIV/Aids services, mental health program, services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, WAGEES re-entry program
3131 West 14th Avenue, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
Servicios de la Raza is a bilingual nonprofit that provides many different programs, including health enrollment; basic emergency services such as food and clothing, mental health program, HIV/Aids services, services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, and an apprenticeship program for people wanting a job in the trades. Servicios is a WAGEES grant recipient and provides a re-entry program for people leaving prison in Colorado.
More Info
apprenticeship, youth
3131 West 14th Avenue, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
Servicios de la Raza offers an apprenticeship program for men and women who are 18-24 years old. You must be on probation or parole to qualify. The program is free and prepares you for work in the trades. Call for more information. This is a brand new program starting in October 2019.
More Info
More Info
entrepreneur financing
2520 Arlington Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80910
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Solid Rock Community Development Corporation provides the Fresh Start Investment Program free to people who live in southeast Colorado Springs who have been in the criminal justice system. The Program provides one-on-one consulting and assistance with starting your own business, preferably in southeast Colorado Springs. If you live in the area and want to know more, give them a call at 719-393-7625, or email them at srcdc@solidrockcdc.com.
More Info
More Info
clothes, education, employment, housing, ID documents, re-entry, recovery, shoes, tools, WAGEES
711 Barnes Avenue, La Junta CO 81050
Southeast
La Junta
Southeast Health Group is a WAGEES grant provider of re-entry services. They cover six counties in southeast Colorado: Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, Bent, Prowers, and Baca. Services include goal-setting, connections toward those goals such as employment, recovery, housing, ID documents, clothes, shoes and tools for work, education, and more. Call to make an appointment.
More Info
basic hygiene, employment, family reunification, MAT services, re-entry, recovery
Southeast, Southwest
The southern Colorado criminal resource navigator helps people in southern Colorado connect to resources and help in 12 counties, from Mineral to Prowers. You don't have to be justice-involved. She'll help any human being with anything. She has basic hygiene, family reunification, recovery and MAT services, employment, and many more connections. Call and leave a message and she'll get back to you within a day or two.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
Steamboat Springs Workforce Center
425 Anglers Drive D-2, Steamboat Springs CO 80487
Northwest
Steamboat Springs
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
Sterling Workforce Center
100 Broadway, #24, Sterling CO 80751
Northeast
Sterling
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
a computer lab, clothing bank, family program, food bank, health services, high school equivalency preparation, job readiness, laundry, mail access, meals, nap room, phone access, showers
1535 High Street, Denver CO 80218
Denver Metro
Denver
The Gathering Place provides help for women, transgender individuals, and their children. They provide a wide range of programs and services, including meals, food bank, family program, showers, laundry, phone access, mail access, nap room, health services, clothing bank, high school equivalency preparation, job readiness, a computer lab, and more!
More Info
pre-apprenticeship
646 Mariposa Street, #202, Denver, CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
The Master's Apprentice is a faith-based pre-apprentice program that prepares you to enter the trades and assists in career placement. The program is for people 18-28 years old, and it prepares you to work in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, welding, masonry, or HVAC. You can apply online through their website or call to learn more.
More Info
education, employment, financial literacy, GED, health, mentoring, parenting, WAGEES
210 E Main Street, Cortez CO 81321
Southwest
Cortez
The Pinon Project is a family resource center that provides help with family programs (parenting support, check and connect for youth, helping at-risk children, fatherhood programs, support group for parents with children with challenging behaviors and diagnosis, safe care for infant care, supervised visitation and emergency services for those facing eviction or a utility crisis). As a WAGEES grant recipient, they can refer you to help with finding a job, housing, education, peer group, and other programs in the area. COVID-19 UPDATE: They are providing support by phone and virtual classes. You may call for help with community resources.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
600 South Broadway, Denver CO 80209
Denver Metro
Denver
The Premier Group has jobs in construction: HVAC, electricians, carpenters, plumbing, and more! They also have IT and account/financing positions. Check out their website for job listings.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
3659 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Suite 39, Colorado Springs CO 80918
Southeast
Colorado Springs
The Premier Group has jobs in construction: HVAC, electricians, carpenters, plumbing, and more! They also have IT and account/financing positions. Check out their website for job listings.
More Info
General maintenance training, The Right Way Foundation HVAC Academy
1010 South Joliet Street, Aurora CO 80012
Denver Metro
Aurora
Looking for a career in heating and cooling? The Right Way Foundation offers a 96-day program held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 6-9pm. If you pass the ESCO EPA test in all section, you will receive a universal license. For graduates, job placement services are provided throughout Colorado, Louisiana, and Texas. You can also take their general maintenance training course to get certificate in CPO certification programs. This training course lasts 30 days. Click on the website link to learn more and send an email. You can also call the number provided.
More Info
addiction recovery, employment, transitional housing
1542 7th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631
Northeast
Greeley
The Rock Found is a WAGEES grant provider of re-entry services for people coming out of prison in Colorado. They provide addiction recovery programs, transitional housing program, employment skills and training, and basic job skills certificates like flagging, etc. COVID-19 UPDATE: They are seeing clients individually. Please call for an appt.
More Info
employment, employment assistance, resumes
400 West South Boulder Road, Suite 1700, Lafayette, CO 80026
Denver Metro
Lafayette
Thrive--Transformation at Work is an employment support program that helps people overcome barriers and work their way to self-sufficiency and stability through employment. Thrive offers a four-day employment workshop for those who are unemployed or underemployed. Individuals are then paired with an employment coach that walks alongside them for one year. In addition, they have a network of employers in a wide range of industries. The first step for you would be to fill out an application on the Thrive website. Employers can complete an employer partner application on the website as well.
More Info
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
25 South Wilcox Street, Castle Rock CO 80104
Denver Metro
Castle Rock
TPM Staffing is a second chance staffing company and have a lot of experience helping people with a criminal history. Their positions include event staffing (Broncos games and concerts!), warehouse, cooks, dishwashers, light industrial, hospitality, and more. Call one of their offices or leave an email via their website.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
1805 South Bellaire Street, Suite 100, Denver CO 80222
Denver Metro
Denver
TPM Staffing is a second chance staffing company and have a lot of experience helping people with a criminal history. Their positions include event staffing (Broncos games and concerts!), warehouse, cooks, dishwashers, light industrial, hospitality, and more. Call one of their offices or leave an email via their website.
More Info
employment, jobs, temporary
4755 Paris St. Suite 190, Denver CO 80239
Denver Metro
Denver
TPM Staffing is a second chance staffing company and have a lot of experience helping people with a criminal history. Their positions include event staffing (Broncos games and concerts!), warehouse, cooks, dishwashers, light industrial, hospitality, and more. Call one of their offices or leave an email via their website.
More Info
More Info
Trinidad Workforce Center
140 North Commercial, Trinidad CO 81082
Southeast
Trinidad
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
employment, youth
1630 S Acoma Street, Denver CO 80223
Denver Metro
Denver
Urban Peak’s Employment and Training Services team aids youth ages 15 -24 experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. Services include Job Readiness Training (JRT), career training services, job search assistance, job placement and job retention services. All services are free and individualized.
More Info
employment, youth
423 Cucharras Street, Colorado Springs CO 80903
Southeast
Colorado Springs
Urban Peak’s Employment and Training Services team aids youth ages 15 -24 experiencing homelessness and those at risk of homelessness. Services include Job Readiness Training (JRT), career training services, job search assistance, job placement and job retention services. All services are free and individualized.
More Info
More Info
More Info
More Info
Walsenburg Workforce Center
201 East 5th Street, Suite 19, Walsenburg CO 81089
Southeast
Walsenburg
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
More Info
re-entry, WAGEES
2867 Orchard Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
Northwest
Grand Junction
Western Slope WAGEES in Grand Junction helps men and women in Mesa County who are on parole and returning to the community. Services include job search assistance, access to computers, clothing & hygiene, bus passes, IDs, career and education mentoring, housing assistance, and a transitional housing program.
More Info
re-entry, WAGEES
147 East Main Street, Montrose CO 81401
Southwest
Montrose
Western Slope WAGEES in Montrose helps men and women in Montrose, Delta, San Miguel, Ouray, Hinsdale & Gunnison counties who are on parole and returning to the community. Services include job search assistance, access to computers, clothing & hygiene, bus passes, IDs, career and education mentoring, housing assistance, and a transitional housing program.
More Info
bus passes, housing, job, reentry
1417 Airport Road, Rifle CO 81650
Northwest
Rifle
Western Slope WAGEES in Rifle helps men and women in Garfield, Pitkin and Eagle counties who are on parole and returning to the community. Services include job search assistance, access to computers, clothing & hygiene, bus passes, IDs, career and education mentoring, housing assistance, and a transitional housing program.
More Info
Adams County Workforce & Business Center
11860 Pecos St. Westminster CO 80234
Denver Metro
Westminster
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
jobs, white lodging
More Info
employment, training, women
3201 Curtis St, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
Women’s Bean Project operates a food manufacturing business, while providing support as you move forward on your new path towards self-sufficiency. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary job readiness and life skills needed to set you on a pathway for long-term success. They hire women who come from all walks of life and different backgrounds who are struggling to get or keep a job. If you are in a similar situation, they urge you to apply to work in their 7 month transitional employment program. You must be at least 21 years of age and have a history of unemployment to qualify.
Here’s what you can expect during your time at Women’s Bean Project:
Full-time paid employment as a Production Assistant, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM over the course of 7 months.
Program classes such as computer training, budgeting, adult education, resume writing, interview skills, conflict resolution, healthy relationships & self-improvement.
Assistance with navigating basic needs resources for child care, housing, transportation, food, medical and dental services.
Personalized job coaching and group sessions to provide you with professional skills and support as you move into your next chapter.
How to Apply:
They hire MONTHLY. APPLY IN-PERSON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Women’s Bean Project, 3201 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205
More Info
employment, training, women
3201 Curtis St, Denver CO 80205
Denver Metro
Denver
Women’s Bean Project operates a food manufacturing business, while providing support as you move forward on your new path towards self-sufficiency. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary job readiness and life skills needed to set you on a pathway for long-term success. They hire women who come from all walks of life and different backgrounds who are struggling to get or keep a job. If you are in a similar situation, they urge you to apply to work in their 7 month transitional employment program. You must be at least 21 years of age and have a history of unemployment to qualify.
Here’s what you can expect during your time at Women’s Bean Project:
Full-time paid employment as a Production Assistant, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM over the course of 7 months.
Program classes such as computer training, budgeting, adult education, resume writing, interview skills, conflict resolution, healthy relationships & self-improvement.
Assistance with navigating basic needs resources for child care, housing, transportation, food, medical and dental services.
Personalized job coaching and group sessions to provide you with professional skills and support as you move into your next chapter.
How to Apply:
They hire MONTHLY. APPLY IN-PERSON MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Women’s Bean Project, 3201 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80205
More Info
Pikes Peak Workforce Center (Woodland Park office)
Public Library Resource Center, 218 E. Midland Avenue, Woodland Park CO 80863
Southeast
Woodland Park
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
employment, training
1200 Federal Boulevard, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
WOW provides a free culinary job training program for all gender identities (don't be fooled by the name!). They offer students the opportunity to learn from professional chefs as well as life skills development, case management and job readiness activities, including mock interviewing and job placement. Their program helps people gain the skills necessary to build confidence, maintain employment, and the opportunity to earn up to four certificates, including the nationally recognized American Culinary Federation Prep Cook Certificate. Students also earn cash incentives each week for modeling employable behaviors. WOW's mobile culinary classroom (MCC) is a 23-day culinary job training specifically designed for persons impacted by the criminal justice system. COVID-19 UPDATE: Work Options has resumed their pre-COVID-19 training schedule of weekly Monday enrollments and all training will happen at one location, their WOW Training Center located in the Denver Human Services Castro Building (1200 Federal Blvd). Please contact Kristi Hornick at 970.290.1572 or kristi@workoptions.org to learn more and register.
More Info
More Info
More Info
Yuma Workforce Center
529 N. Albany Street, Suite 1210, Yuma CO 80759
Northeast
Yuma
A workforce center can help you find a job and learn about training opportunities, including apprenticeships. Some centers have people who specialize in helping people with a criminal history with their job search. If you’re between 18 and 24, be sure to ask about job opportunities for young adults and youth. Call and ask to make an appointment with a specialist. If you need other resources, ask if the workforce center has a resource center and if you may reserve a space.
More Info
More Info
Sorry, we couldn't find a match for that.